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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded more than $3.7 million to two nonprofit organizations and a local housing authority to enable low-income elderly persons to remain in their homes through low-cost, low barrier, high impact home modifications.
This will enable older adults to remain in their homes, that is, to “age in place,” rather than move to nursing homes or other assisted care facilities. HUD’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes is making available grant funds and training resources to non-federal entities.
Home Repair For Seniors – Grants To Help Modernize Your Home. Many sources of financial assistance are available for seniors who need help paying for home repairs, especially if they want to modernize their homes. Government home loans for seniors can also be a valuable resource in this regard.
Government programs can make home repairs and renovations more affordable. Find out if you are eligible for home improvement loans and learn how to apply.
The goal of the home modification program is to enable low-income elderly persons to remain in their homes through low-cost, low barrier, high impact home modifications to reduce older adults’ risk of falling, improve general safety, increase accessibility, and to improve their functional abilities in their home.
Government programs can make home repairs and renovations more affordable. Find out if you are eligible for home improvement loans and learn how to apply.
States and local governments may have programs that, like the Medicaid ones, are designed to offer financial assistance for home renovations that will allow elderly people to age at home rather than moving into nursing homes.